"Trump's Retaliation: DeSantis Ditches Operatives, Faces Consequences"
Former President Donald Trump steadily hired political operatives who had previously worked for Ron DeSantis, ultimately leading to DeSantis dropping out of the 2024 presidential race after a significant loss to Trump in the Iowa caucuses. Trump's team included former DeSantis staffers Susie Wiles, Brian Hughes, James Blair, and Justin Caporale, contributing to DeSantis' downfall. Despite the animosity, Trump thanked DeSantis for his endorsement and announced the retirement of the "Ron DeSanctimonious" nickname.
